J Bayfield - Writer, Journalist, Creative Copywriter

I am a writer based in Norwich, UK. I've worked extensively for The Sunday Times Magazine, The Guardian, Sunday Times Travel, Shortlist, BBC Radio Four, Idler Journal, The I Paper and many more. At 23, I was awarded the prestigious Sky Arts Academy Scholarship for my debut novella, Pleasureland. My first full-length novel, and a collection of shorts, is currently in progress. My Debut screenplay has been optioned, with A-list talent attached, and will be filmed in 2022. 

"Brimming with talent and energy" Lord Melvyn Bragg

As a dramatist, my work has been performed to acclaim in Edinburgh, and London's Soho Theatre, where I was under commission as part of Soho Six. I have written in the room for Russell Howard's Sky One show, and performed live alongside John Cleese, Russell Kane, Robin Ince and others. I also work as a creative copywriter/content creator and have worked for brands such as Milka Chocolate, and Agencies such as JWT.  

"Jonnie is a force of nature" Will Self

I am represented as a novelist by Peter Straus at RCW Lit, and PBJ management.